Events

MWPVL International Events

MWPVL International is participating in the following industry events.

May 7, 2019

2019 FEMA Annual Leadership Conference

The Ritz-Carleton, Naples, Florida

Supply Chain 4.0

The pace of change in the world of supply chain is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Today’s new normal is all about global urbanization, the infinite shelf, the tyranny of now and the ever increasing demand for speed and convenience. This presentation provides a truly fascinating look at why new competitive pressures are changing the retail grocery landscape and how this is having a massive domino-effect on all supply chains within the food industry.

Speakers: Marc Wulfraat

February 13-14, 2019

2019 KION Annual Executive Conference

Hilton Vienna,Vienna, Austria

The Warehouse of the Future

The KION Executive Summit attracts 470 executives from around the world and from all industries. This presentation will enable attendees to understand how the world of automation is progressing relative to distribution centers and how the lines between retail stores and warehouses are becoming blurred as distribution moves into the densely-populated urban markets.

Speakers: Marc Wulfraat, Jim Stollberg

January 24, 2019

2019 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference

FMI Wholesaler Share Group

National Doral Miami

Grocery Industry 2018: Supply Chain Update

This presentation provides an inside and in-depth look at the future of Grocery distribution centers with an overview of the latest technological advances in distribution center automation, the economics of these systems and why companies are investing.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

September 9-12, 2018

2018 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic)

Park City, Utah

Cost-Justifying and Creating a World-Class Shuttle System

By speeding up and facilitating the automated storage and retrieval of cartons, small parts, trays, containers, and individual bundles, shuttle systems are dramatically increasing speed, accuracy and throughput in warehouses, factories or DCs in an era where speed, accuracy, and velocity are all paramount. At this session, one of the nation’s leading logistics experts will walk you through the design and development plans that go into a world-class shuttle system, and help you create a financial/business case for a shuttle system investment.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

June 7, 2018

Piper Jaffray

38th Annual Consumer Marketplace Conference

The Plaza Hotel New York City

Amazon 2018: Supply Chain Update

This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2018 and beyond.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

April 13, 2018

Susquehanna International Group

Private Investor Meetings, 140 Broadway, 47th Floor, New York, NY

Amazon: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain in 2018 and beyond.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:

December 14, 2017

Jeffries

Investor Meetings

Private events by invitation only.

New York City

Amazon 2017: Supply Chain Update

This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

December 14, 2017

JP Morgan

Investor Meetings

Private events by invitation only.

New York City

Amazon 2017: Supply Chain Update

This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s in-house delivery/transport initiatives and how this will likely evolve over the next 3 to 5 years.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

October 5 & 6, 2017

Piper Jaffray

Investor Meetings

Private events by invitation only.

New York City and Boston

Amazon 2017: Supply Chain Update

This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

September 11, 2017

2017 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic)

Park City, Utah

Developing a Robust Business Case for Automation

An automated facility requires a concerted approach that starts with defining your capital investment requirements, support and maintenance costs. For example, the design and construction cost of the building may vary due to differences in building height and shape, while the amount and expense of direct and indirect labor resources flex due to the automation of some tasks and the introduction of new work that's not currently performed. This presentation gets right into the weeds with real numbers based on a case study to enable a robust comparison of multiple automation options to satisfy even the most demanding financial accountant!

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

September 6, 2017

Piper Jaffray

Tech Select Conference

Ritz Carlton, Dana Point, California

Amazon 2017: Supply Chain Update

This presentation provides an analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

May 9, 2017

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey

Internet & Digital Media Conference

Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California

Amazon 2017: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond. This presentation discusses Amazon’s distribution and logistics strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

March 30, 2017

Arrowgrass Capital Partners

Webcast to London, England and New York City

Amazon 2017: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain up to 2017 and beyond. This presentation discusses Amazon’s distribution and logistics strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

November 8, 2016

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey

Internet & Digital Media Investor Webcast

Amazon: 2016 Supply Chain Update

This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain updated for 2016.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat:

October 28, 2016

Susquehanna International Group

Investor Meeting, 140 Broadway, 47th Floor, New York, NY

Amazon: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain from 1999 to 2016. This presentation discusses Amazon’s current transportation strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future.

This presentation takes a detailed look at the main conventional and automated solutions available to improve productivity in distribution centers that have extensive piece picking operations.

Join Dematic and supply chain thought leader Marc Wulfraat for an expert's view of solutions for improving productivity in piece picking operations. As President and Founder of Supply Chan Consulting Firm MWPVL International, Marc is internationally recognized as a leader in supply chain strategy and distribution center design and automation.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

September 11 - 14, 2016

2016 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic)

Park City, Utah

Practical ROI Goes Beyond the Math

The case for capital expenditure has to be made in terms of tangible return. However, a holy war rages on as to what values can be utilized on either side of the equation. This hybrid session consists of concise and factual presentation material combined with a panel discussion among real practitioners who remain employed because they consistently deliver returns on investment. It will enlighten, educate, and perhaps provide the impetus needed to advance your next project.

Split Case picking is the most labor intensive and highest cost function in most warehouses and distribution centers. Split-case picking solutions vary from simple entry-level technologies that help pickers improve productivity and throughput to automated systems which significantly reduce the need for manual labor.

Join Dematic and supply chain thought leader Marc Wulfraat for an expert's view of the split case picking landscape. As President and Founder of Supply Chan Consulting Firm MWPVL International, Marc is internationally recognized as a leader in supply chain strategy and distribution center design and automation.

Marc provides an overview of several picking methods from a simple voice system, pick and put-to-light and the newest automated systems including 'goods-to-person' stations and mini-load / shuttle tote handling systems. For a copy of this presentation pleaseClick Here.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

May 10, 2016

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey

Internet & Digital Media Conference

Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California

Amazon 2016: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

This presentation provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain from 1999 to 2016. This presentation discusses Amazon’s current transportation strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future.

Speaker: Marc Wulfraat

April 18, 2016

Cowen and Company

Private Investor Meeting Presentation

599 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York

Amazon 2016: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

April 14, 2016

2016 FCPC Supply Chain Council Meeting

6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Trends in Distribution Center Automation - 2016. This presentation talks to why there will be major growth in the North American automated material handling industry and what technologies will be in demand going forward. For more information pleaseClick Here.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

April 4-7, 2016

Modex 2016

World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia

March 10, 2016

SunTrust Webcast: Amazon 2016: Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

SunTrust advisors Robert Peck and Rodney Hull host Marc Wulfraat who provides a detailed analysis of Amazon’s supply chain from 1999 to 2016. This presentation discusses Amazon’s current transportation strategy and why it is important to enabling global revenue growth and cost reduction in the future.

This presentation provides a non-technical, executive-level” discussion on how to think through a distribution network strategy redesign. The emphasis is on understanding a typical approach, what to expect by way of deliverables, transportation geography, and the lessons learned. The experience gained from managing numerous distribution network strategy projects will be drawn upon to illustrate the types of challenges that need to be addressed with this type of a study.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

December 3, 2015

2015 FCPC Supply Chain Council Meeting

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Trends in Distribution Center Automation - 2015. This presentation talks to why there will be major growth in the North American automated material handling industry and what technologies will be in demand going forward.

Morningstar hosts Marc Wulfraat who provides a close look at the current strategies in e-commerce distribution for major retailers serving the North American market including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Home Depot and others.

October 5 - 6, 2015

2015 MHI Executive Summit & Annual Conference

Sawgrass Marriott - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Trends in Supply Chain and Distribution Center Automation

There are dramatic changes in the work force that are forthcoming over the next 10-15 years. The shrinking pool of available labor resources is already apparent in Western Europe and the same demographic issues are coming to America. This presentation takes a sharp look at how and why automation is rapidly migrating from Europe to North America and why e-commerce will further accelerate the demand for automated materials handling systems.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

September 13 - 16, 2015

2015 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic)

Park City, Utah

E-commerce Logistics – The Customer is Now in Control!

Online is all grown up and the retail sector is entering the next phase: highly efficient e-commerce fulfillment logistics. Find out why “next day is so yesteryear” and what companies are doing to raise the bar for service levels. This presentation provides a detailed look at the e-commerce fulfillment strategies of major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot and others. Hear what the All-Stars are doing and planning in e-commerce logistics.

This presentation provides a detailed look at the e-commerce fulfillment strategies of major retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Others.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

November 18, 2014

2014 Swisslog Webinar (Sponsored by Swisslog)

Hosted from The United Kingdom

E-Commerce Logistics - 2015

This presentation provides a look at the supply chain strategies of global companies and how they are increasing their competitive advantage to gain e-commerce market share.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

November 5, 2014

2014 Swisslog Solution Summit (Sponsored by Swisslog)

Lincolnshire, Illinois

E-Commerce Logistics - 2015

This presentation provides a look at the supply chain strategies of U.S. companies and how they are increasing their competitive advantage to gain e-commerce market share. This is a session not to be missed for anyone interested in how the e-commerce market is shaping up.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

November 3, 2014

2014 Janney Montgomery Scott

Philadelphia, PA

Pre-Holiday Shipping Call

This investor call reviews expectations for 2014 holiday retail sales, shipping volumes with the major parcel carriers, impact of the Amazon Sortation Network on e-commerce shipping volumes, the use of dark stores for e-commerce fulfillment, Google Express, etc.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

October 15, 2014

2014 Surface Transportation Summit

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Same Day Delivery is a game changer that Amazon is rapidly deploying within North America. It is the highest level of customer service but it comes at a very expensive price tag. This presentation provides a detailed look at the distribution networks and e-commerce fulfillment strategies of three major retailers including Walmart, Target and Amazon. If you are seeking to understand the cost structure and challenges associated with same day delivery then this is a session not to be missed.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

September 8, 2014

2014 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic)

Park City, Utah

The Sortation Palooza

Sortation systems have been acknowledged as "the heart of the modern distribution center." Fueled by the impatience of ecom customers, the eruption of SKUs and the intertwined network resulting from omnichannel, sorting goods inside the DC has gone from complex to perplexing. In this comprehensive review, our sortation scholars will present a multitude of contemporary sortation solutions in terms of function, specifications and application. A deliverable from this class will be a clear selection matrix to aid you in making design decisions that you won't regret.

This call discusses emerging trends in retail eCommerce fulfillment with coverage on key players including Amazon, Walmart, and others.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

April 1, 2014

2014 Split-Case Picking Webinar (Sponsored by Dematic)

It is no secret in the distribution world that broken case picking has exploded. From e-com to lower store level inventories and 'aisle-friendly' store replenishment strategies, the warehouse is pushed to supply more things to more channels with greater accuracy than ever before, and there is no end in sight.

Join Dematic and supply chain thought leader Marc Wulfraat for an expert's view of the split case picking landscape. As President and Founder of Supply Chan Consulting Firm MWPVL International, Marc is internationally recognized as a leader in supply chain strategy and distribution center design and automation.

Marc will provide an overview of several picking methods from a simple voice system, pick and put-to-light and the newest automated systems including 'goods-to-person' stations and mini-load / shuttle tote handling systems.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

September 10, 2013

2013 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic)

Park City, Utah

Picking Palooza - How to Select a Split Case Picking System

This omnipotent presentation provides an objective and unbiased comparison of multiple leading split case order picking technologies. Each technology solution will be described with pros and cons, "best fit" applications, labor requirements, price point, etc. Solutions discussed will include voice-directed picking, pick to light, and multiple Goods to person systems including Multishuttle, Autostore, Miniload ASRS, horizontal carousels, and Kiva bot-based systems. Take-home tools include a specification-rich decision making matrix.

This call discusses the eCommerce fulfillment ecosystem and emerging trends as well as key players including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and others.

January 21-24, 2013

PROMAT 2013

McCormick Place, Chicago IL

September 25, 2012

DC Velocity Webcast

Location: Your Desk

“Driverless” Forklifts: Efficiency Booster or Gimmick?

This webcast provides an overview of “driverless” robotic forklifts work and how this technology is unfolding for distribution operations that involve full case picking. Marc Wulfraat, President of MWPVL International, will discuss when this technology makes economic sense and whether these vehicles live up to the hype. To receive a copy of this presentation pleaseClick Here. Also, you can watch the videocast if you Click Here.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

September 9 - 12, 2012

2012 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic)

Park City, Utah

Storage - The 10 Levels of Pallet Storage Technology

The alternatives available to store pallets today are many and span from conventional manual handling to lights-out deep lane AS/RS. This session will expose you to a broad array of technologies and compare them in terms of investment, ROI, physical capabilities, pros, cons, best fit applications and operational implications. This is a great overview for the poor soul who thinks that technology implies mile-high rack systems that require an oil well and PhD to own and operate. New hybrid solutions will pleasantly surprise you! In addition, MWPVL International has developed a new automated tool to economically assess multiple automated distribution centers and this will be presented for the first time at this session.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

Slotting - Tools and Views on Smart Replenishment

Optimizing the putaway locations of your stored inventory based on demand and history sounds great on paper. Why wouldn't you do it? This point-counterpoint panel discussion debates the utility of contemporary slotting/reslotting software vs. the subjective wisdom of manual management. Included will be a short overview of a typical modern tool, a friendly discussion of the 2 approaches and some time for audience Q & A and participation. It may not be conclusive but will be fun to watch!

Warehouse and DC Management: Tips for Optimizing the Distribution Network.

This presentation provides a non-technical, executive-level” discussion on how to think through a distribution network strategy redesign. The emphasis is on understanding a typical approach, what to expect by way of deliverables, transportation geography, and the lessons learned. The experience gained from managing numerous distribution network strategy projects will be drawn upon to illustrate the types of challenges that need to be addressed with this type of a study. To receive a copy of this presentation please Click Here.

Speaker : Marc Wulfraat

June 22, 2011

DC Velocity Webcast Sponsored by Epicor

Location: Your Desk

Value Added Strategies for Today’s Challenging Distribution Channel

Distributors are increasingly required to manage complex customer-specific service requirements that create tremendous operational and technology challenges. Failure to meet these requirements can result in expensive charge backs and/or loss of business. This is especially true in the wholesale to retail distribution channel. This webcast provides an overview of the challenges that wholesale distributors must excel at to comply with customer-specific requirements that impact: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); Order Management; Pricing; Warehouse Value Added Services; Shipping compliance. These issues will be placed under the microscope by MWPVL International, a leading supply chain, logistics, and distribution consulting firm who will present real world examples of how some companies are providing value and the cost of failure when they do not. To receive a copy of this presentation please Click Here.

The OfficeMax supply chain supports 2 fundamentally different businesses – 50% retail (950+ stores) and 50% direct sales (thousands of contract customers). The distribution network consists of 27 sites stocking in excess of 30,000 SKUs for replenishing stores and supplying direct and contract sales channels with next day delivery. In 2008, with the onset of the recession, OfficeMax recognized it needed to continue to improve product availability and inventory turns while dramatically reducing operating expenses. A distribution network optimization study was performed to leverage the recession and to drive network design innovation to position the company for long term profitable growth. This is the story of this study and the results that were achieved by OfficeMax.